S-curve en · NOUN
Etymology
From the shape, which resembles a vertically compressed letter S.
Meanings
- Logistic growth, or a graph detailing it.
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Reverse curve
The so-called “S-curve” on I-25 is a notoriously dangerous stretch of freeway just south of the Big-I.
2024 April 17, Curtis Segarra, “NMDOT hosting public meeting on ‘S-curve’ portion of Albuquerque I-25”, in KRQE, archived from the original on 02 May 2024:The current S-curve includes much gentler bends starting around Randolph Street and ending just before Monroe Street.
2016 March 15, Justin Breen, “Remember The Old Lake Shore Drive 'S' Curve? It's Been Gone For 30 Years”, in DNAinfo, archived from the original on 29 Jul 2023:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-curves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |